City Council
Regular MeetingMount Vernon, NY · November 23, 2021
Agenda
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2021
7:00 PM
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MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
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LEGISLATION AND PUBLIC WORKS
AMENDMENT 1. An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 11, adopted
October 13, 2021, entitled "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE EMERGENCY EPA COMPLIANCE - ARCADIS OF
NEW YORK, INC. - PROPOSAL FOR DEVELOPMENT OF
ILLICIT DISCHARGE ACTION PLAN ("IDAP"), STORM
WATER, POLLUTION PREVENTION PROGRAM PLAN
("SWMP"), SEWER SYSTEM EV ALUATION SURVEY
WORKPLAN ("SSES") OUTF ALL RECONNAISSANCE
INVENTORY, SAMPLING, AND ANALYSIS."
TRANSFER 2. Aai ordinance authorizing the transfer of funds within the
FUNDS Deparhnent of Public Works. ($138,500.00)
ACCEPT 3. An ordinance authorizing the Department of Public Works to
FUNDS accept funds from Komatsu American Corp. ($38,819.74)
LOCAL LAW 4. A Local Law amending the City of Mount Vernon City Charter,
SECOND section entitled "Chapter C. Charter, Article XII. Department of
READING Law §147. Corporation Counsel; Assistants; Subordinates" as
amended by Local Law No. 4-1929; Local Law 5-1932; Local
Law 1956; Local Law No. 6-1969.
EXECUTE 5. An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement
DOCUMENTS with iid Groupe. (ProLaw)
TRAa'JSFER 6. An ordinance authorizing the transfer of funds within the
FUNDS Department of Public Works. ($54,950.00)
CHANGE 7. An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to issue Change Order
ORDER No. 1- Optima Environmental Services. ($54,950.00)
DEFUND 8. An ordinance requesting permission to defund the position of
CREATE/ "Senior Account Clerk" and create/fund the position of "Senior
FUND POSITION Accountant" within the Office of the City Clerk.
HUMAN RESOURCES
EXECUTE 9. An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement
DOCUMENTS with Albert B Allen dba Chef B's Table. (STRONGProgram)
City Council Agenda Page 2 November 23, 2021
EXECUTE An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement
DOCUMENTS with NewFlex Hoops Inc. dba NewFlex Youth Program Inc.
(Youth Bureau)
EXECUTE 11. An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to extend an agreement with
DOCUMENTS JuSt Inspire. (STRONG Program)
EXECUTE An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Inter-
DOCUMENTS Municipal Agreement with the Westchester County Youth Bureau.
(Youth Developinent Prograin)
PUBLIC SAFETY AND CODES
EXECUTE 13. An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement
DOCUMENTS Wlth MOtOrOla Solutions. (Police Communications)
14. An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement
Wlth TV'[J NetWOrkS. (Emergency Coininunications System)
15. AnordinanceauthorizingtheMayortoenterintoanagreement
With VEOCI. (Incidem Coininand System Software)
16. An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement
fHEL-:ekECCUUMTEENTS
Wlth Hyper-Reach. (Citywide Mass Notification Systein)
EXECUTE 17. An ordinance autlioiizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement
DOCUMENTS/ with Municipal Emergency Services for the purchase of two (2)
PURCHASE American Rescue Sets (Emergency Rescue Equipment "Jaws
EQUIPMENT of Life").
FINANCE AND PLANNING
18. An ordinance authorizing the transfer of funds within the
FUNDS Department of Finance. ($60,000 00)
NOV2 3 2021
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 11, ADOPTED
OCTOBER 13, 2021, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE EMERGENCY EPA COMPLIANCE - ARCADIS OF NEW
YORK, INC. - PROPOSAL FOR DEVELOPMENT OF ILLICIT
DISCHARGE ACTION PLAN ("IDAP"), STORM WATER
POLLUTION PREVENTION PROGRAM PLAN ("SWMP"), SEWER
SYSTEM EV ALUATION SURVEY WORKPLAN ("SSES"),
OUTF ALL RECONNAISSANCE INVENTORY, SAMPLING, AND
ANALYSIS."
The City of Mount Veiiion, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. The 5I'l decretal paragraph and Section 2 of Ordinance No. 11,
adopted October 13, 2021, entitled "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
EMERGENCY EPA COMPLIANCE - ARCAI)IS OF NEW YORK, INC. -
PROPOSAL FOR DEVELOPMENT OF ILLICIT DISCHARGE ACTION PLAN
("IDAP"), STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PROGRAM PLAN
("SWMP"), SEWER SYSTEM EV ALUATION SURVEY WORKPLAN ("SSES"),
OUTFALL RECONNAISSANCE INVENTORY, SAMPLING, AND ANALYSIS" is
liereby amended as follows:
WHEREAS, by letter dated October 12, 2021, the Comi'nissioner for tlie
Department of Public Works lias requested legislation authorizing the Mayor to enter
into an engineering consultant agreement witl'i Arcadis of New York, Inc. in the amount
of $138,500.00 for a contract peiiod of one (1) year from October 19, 2021 tl'irough
October 19, 2022; and
WHEREAS, over tl'ie past year, tlie Administration lias made significant
progress to comply with the Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") Remedial
Order's for past non-compliance witli tl'ie United States Clean Water Act and the City's
Municipal Separate Storm System ("MS4") General Permit. There are various reporting
and technical items listed within tlie Consent Order in which tlie City is incapable of
completing witliin tl'ie mandated time frame due to lack of manpower, resources and
expertise. Tlie City has already received fines for five (5) violations within the order
totaling $222,000 for one montli; and
WHEREAS, there is approximately 100,000 liner feet of sanitary sewer and
100,000 linear feet of storm sewer within the sewer sheds that drain to the priority
stormwater outfalls identified within the Orders. Reporting tasks required to be
completed with the Orders include the development of an illicit discharge action plan
("IDAP"), storm water pollution prevention program plan ("SWMP"), a Sewer System
Evaluation Survey and Capacity, Management, Operations and Maintenance (CMOM)
which has been completed. The following is a budget breakdown of the tasks to be
completed:
Task 1- Meetings and Correspondences - $16,880
* Deliverables
o Meeting agenda and meeting minutes with DPW, Westchester
County, and otlier peitinent project stakeliolders to discuss project
goals, deliverables, available documents and data, and project
schedule.
o Virtual Meetings witli tlie EPA and DEC to discuss specific
requirements for the Illicit Discliarge Action Plan and Ston'n Water
Management Program Plan, as well as opportunities for quick wins
for reducing/eliminating fines.
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Task 2 - Illicit Discharge Actioi'i Plan ("IDAP") - $33,320
* Budgeted Hours
o 80 Hours - GIS Mapping Updates
o 32 Hours - Develop a Sampling and Analysis Plan
o 150 Hours - Develop Illicit Discharge Action Plan
* Deliverables
o GIS mapping of sewer slieds to Outfalls 24, 33, and 34 in PDF
foxtnat, and GIS files for future use
o GIS Data Gap Memorandum
o Sampling and Analysis Plan
o Draft, Draft Final, and Final Illicit Discharge Action Plans
Task 3 - Storx'nwaterManagement Program Plan ("SWMP") - $28,300
* Budgeted Hours
o 225 Hours - Develop SWMP Plan
* Deliverables
o Draft SWMP Plan
o Draft Final Plan
o Final SWMP Plan
Task 4 - Sewer System Evaluation Survey ("SSES") Workplan - $20,000
* Deliverables
o Draft SSES Workplan, Draft Final SSES Workplan, Final SSES
Workplan
Task 5 - Outfall Recoi'uiaissance Inventory, Sampling and Analysis - $40,000
* Deliverables
o Outfall inspection foii'ns with photos in PDF fon'nat and Fulcrum
software file fori'nat
o Tecl'uiical memorandum with analytical sampling results and
prioi-itized list of waterslieds to investigate.
WHEREAS, Arcadis is prepared to initiate activates iini'nediately upon contract
execution. It is anticipated it will take (5) five months to complete this work; and
WHEREAS, funding for tliis project is available using Budget Code A8120.405
(Sanitary Ston'n Sewers-Contracted Outside Service), Department of Public Works
2021 Budget Jtlie "City of Mount Veriion - EPA Fines" Escrow Accoiu'it established
witli Sterling Bai'ik and/or American Rescue Plan Act Funding - A9900.001]; NOW,
THEREFORE,
Tlie City of Mount Venion, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and
enact:
Section 1. The Mayor is liereby authoiized to enter into an engineering
consultant agreement with Arcadis of New York, Inc. in the amount of $138,500.00 for
a contract period of one (1) year from October 19, 2021 through October 19, 2022.
NOV2 3 2021
i Section 2. Funding for tlie aforesaid project is available using Budget Code
A8120.405 (Sanitary Stonn Sewers-Contracted Outside Service), Department of Public
Works 2021 Budget jtlie "City of Mount Veiwon - EPA Fines" Escrow Account
established with Sterling Bank and/or American Rescue Plan Act Funding -
A9900.001].
Section 3. This ordinance sliall take effect upon its approval by the Board of
Estimate and Contract.
New Matter Underlined
Deleted Matter in Brackets [ ]
Councilperson
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Dept.
Mayor
NOV2 3 202'l
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER
OF FUNDS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WORKS.
WHEREAS, by letter dated November 15, 2021, the Coinmissioner of the
Department of Public Works has requested permission to transfer $138,500.00 within
said department; NOW, THEREFORE,
Tlie City of Mount Vet'non, in City Council convened, does liereby ordain and
ei'iact:
Section 1. The Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to transfer
the sum of $138,500.00 within the Department of Public Works 2021 Budget as
follows:
AMOUNT I FROM ' TO
$3,500.00 ' Bridget Code A8120.429 Budget Code A8120.405
(Sanitai-y Storin Sewers- (Sanitary Ston'n Sewers-
Emergency Sewer Contracted Outside
Repairs) Services)
$85,000.00 Budget Code A8120.203 Budget Code A8120.405
(Sanitary Ston'n Sewers- (Sanitai-y Ston'n Sewers-
Equipment) Contracted Outside
Services)
$50,000.00 Bridget Code A1440.405 Budget Code A8120.405
(Engineering Office- (Sanitary Stoi-m Sewers-
Contracted Outside Contracted Outside
Services) Services)
Section 2. This ordinance sliall take effect upon its approval by tlie
Board of Estimate and Contract.
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NOV2 3 2021
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PUBLIC
ORDINANCE
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AUTHORIZING
TO ACCEPT FUNDS
THE DEP ARTMENT
FROM KOMATSU
OF
AMERICAN CORP.
WHEREAS, by letter dated November 15, 2021, tlie Commissioner of the
Department of Public Works l'ias requested legislation authorizing peri'nission for
said department to accept funds in tl'ie amount of $38,819.74 from Komatsu
America Corp.; and
WHEREAS, the aforesaid funds are a result of a refund owed to the City by
Komatsu America Corp.; NOW, THEREFORE,
Tlie City of Mount Veriion, in City Council convened, does liereby ordain
and enact:
Section 1. The Depaitment of Public Works is hereby authorized to
accept a refund in the amount of $38,819.74 from Komatsu America Corp.
Section 2. The aforesaid funds are to be deposited into Budget Code
A1640.203 (Motor Veliicle Control), Department of Public Works 2021 Budget.
Section 3. Tliis ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the
Board of Estimate.
Councilperson
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LOCAL LAW INTRO. N0. 2- 2021
Fl.RST.READINa A LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON CITY
CHARTER, SECTION ENTITLED "CHAPTER C. CHARTER, ARTICLE
XII. DEPARTMENT OF L,'W §1 47. CORPORATION COUNSEL;
ASSISTANTS; SUBORDINATES" AS AMENDED BY LOCAL LAW N0. 4-
1929; LOCAL LAW 5-1932; LOCAL LAW 1956; LOCAL LAW N0. 6-1969.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNT
NOV2 3 202! VERNON, NEW YORI(:
Section 1. Section 147 of the Cliarter of the City of Mount Vei'non is liereby
amended to read as follows:
'f S147. - Cot-poration Counsel; assistants; subordinates.
"Tlie Cor'poi:ation Counsel shall be the liead of the Departtnent of Law. The Corporation
Counsel shall appoint, to hold office dui'ing his pleasure, a Deputy Coi'poration Counsel, a
Second Deputy Cotpotation Counsel, and assistant corporation counsels and staff as the
Depart+nent of Law may tequii:e and as may be presctibed by the Boatd of Estimate and
Conuact. In case of the absence or disabilit5rof the Coiporation Counsel, oi: a vacancy inn
the office, the Deputy Corporat'on Counsel may dischatge the duties of the office until the
Coi'poration Counsel tetutns, his disability ceases, ot the vacancy is filled. In case of the
absence or disability of both the Corporation Counsel and the Deputy Coi'potation Counsel,
or a vacancy in both offices, the Second Deputy Coi'poration Counsel may discharge the
duties of the Corporation Counsel, until either the Cot-poration Counsel or the Deputy
Corporation retiu'ns, such disabilities, or one of them, cease or vacancies, or, one of them
ate filled.
Tlie Deputy Corpoi:ation Counsel and the Second Deputy Coiporation Counsel shall each
possess a juiis doctor degree from an acci:edited law school and a license to practice law as
an attotney and counselor at law iii the state of New York and must also possess at least
five years expei'ience as an attorney. Said deputy coi'poration counsels shall have and
perfotm legal, supersrisoi7 and adininistrative duties and additional duties as may be from
tix'ne to tii'ne assigned to them by the cor'poration
counsel."
Sect'on 2. This law sliall take effect on December 31, 2021.
Councilperson
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Mayor
NOV2 3 2021
5 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH IID GROUPE.
WHEREAS, by letter dated November 4, 2021, the Corporation Counsel has
requested legislation authoiizing tlie Mayor to enter into an agreement with iid
Groupe in the amount of $250.00 per liour on an "as needed basis" for tecluiical
suppoit for the Law Depaitment's ProLaw related issues coinmencing November 15,
2021 ; and
WHEREAS, tlie aforesaid agreement will coordinate witli the Law
Department intei-nal IT staff to ensure tliat period backups are in place and can be
used to recover sex-vice outage sliould significant outage occurs and to provide first
level support and resolution for all ProLaw technical issues; NOW, THEREFORE,
The City of Mount Vetnon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and
enact:
Section 1. The Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement
with iid Groripe in tlie amount of $250.00 per hour on an "as needed basis" for
tecl'mcal suppoit for the Law Depaitment's ProLaw related issues corni'nencing
November 15, 2021.
Section 2. The aforesaid funds are to be accounted for in Budget Code
A1420.401, Law Depaitment 2021 Budget.
Section 3. This ordinance sliall take effect upon its approval by the Board
of Estimate and Contract.
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Dept.
Mayor
NOV2 3 2021
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER
OF F{JNDS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WORKS.
WHEREAS, by letter dated November 22, 2021, the Coiuinissioner of the
Department of Public Works has requested pennission to transfer $54,950.00 within
said department; NOW, THEREFORE,
The City of Mount Venion, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and
enact:
Section 1. The Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to transfer
tl'ie sum of $54,950.00 within tlie Department of Public Works 2021 Budget as
follows:
AMOUNT FROM TO
$54,950.00 Budget Code A5110.433 Budget Code A1640.414
(Highway Maintenance ('Motor Vehicle Control -
& Repairs-Street Repairs to Plant &
Maintenance & Repair) Equipment)
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the
Board of Estimate and Contract.
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NOV2 3 202
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
7 TO ISSUE CHANGE
OPTIMA
ORDERNO.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES.
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WHEREAS, by letter dated November 22, 2021, the Commissioner of
the Department of Public Works has requested that Change Order No. I in
the sum of $54,g5o.oo be issued in connection with certain modifications to
the contract for "DPW CANAL STREET FACILI'IY FUEL TANKS
REMOVAL"; NOW, THEREFORE,
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby
ordain and enact:
Section 1. The Mayor is hereby authorized to issue Change Order
No. i, in the sum of $54,g5o.oo, in accordance with contract documents
with OPTIMA ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, with reference to "DPW
Canal Street Facility Fuel Tanks Removal."
Section 2. The Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to
draw a draft to the order of OPTIMA ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, for
Change Order Payment No. i, in the sum of $54,g5o.oo, in accordance with
Change Order No. :i and the contract documents with OPTIMA
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, with reference to "DPW Canal Street
Facility Fuel Tanks Removal."
Section 3. Funds for the aforesaid, not to exceed a total amount of
$54,g5o.oo are available from Budget Code A1640.414 (Motor Vehicle
Control-Repairs to Plant & Equipment, Department of Public Works 2021
Budget.
Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the
Board of Estimate and Contract.
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NOV2 3 2021
AN ORDINANCE REQUESTING PERMISSION TO
TO DEFUND THE POSITION OF "SENIOR ACCOUNT
CLERK" AND CREATE/FUND THE POSITION OF
"SENIOR ACCOUNT ANT" WITHIN THE OFFICE OF
THE CITY CLERK.
WHEREAS, by letter dated November 22, 2021, the City Clerk has
requested that legislation be enacted to defund tlie position of "Senior Account
Clerk" and create/fwzd the position of "Senior Accountant" in the amount of
$87,461.25 within the Office of the City Clerk; and
WHEREAS, funding for tlie aforesaid defunding/funding of positions are
available in Budget Code A1410.101. The "Senior Accountant position has a Min-
Max Salary of 67,008.44 - $97,687.62; NOW, THEREFORE,
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain
and enact:
Section 1. The Office of tlie City Clerk is hereby authorized to defund
the position of "Senior Account Clerk" and create/fund the position of "Senior
Accountant" in the amount of $87,461.25.00 within the Office of the City Clerk.
Section 2. Funds for the aforesaid in the mnount of $87,461.25 are
available in Budget Code A1410.101 (Salaries & Wages), Office of the City Clerk
2021 Budget.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the
Board of Estimate and Contract.
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APPROVED
Dept.
Mayor
NOV2 3 2021
q AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH ALBERT B
ALLEN dba CHEF B's TABLE.
WHEREAS, by letter dated November 5, 2021, the Deputy Director of the
Youth Bureau has requested legislation authorizing the Mayor to enter into an
agreement with Albert B Allen dba Chef B's Table in the amount of $4,950.00 for
the contract period of July 13, '2021 to August 19, 2021 ; and
WHEREAS, the aforesaid agreement is part of an award from New York
State Education Depaitment accepted by the City through legislation dated June 28,
2017 in the amount of $1,120,000.00 for the period of July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2022
to administer tlie 21s' Century Comi'nunity Learning Centers Program; and
WHEREAS, the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau will subcontract with Albert
B Allen dba Cl'ief B's Table to offer its Caf6 Academy to youth within the Mount
Vernon S.T.R.O.N.G. Prograi'n at Benjamin Tunier Middle School. There will be a
total of 20 participants and a one (1) hour session; NOW, THEREFORE,
The City of Mount Vex-non, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain
and enact:
Section 1. The Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement
with Albert B Allen dba Clief B's Table in tlie amount of $4,950.00 for the contract
period of July 13, 2021 to August 19, 2021.
Section 2. The aforesaid funds in an amount not to exceed $4,950.00 are
to be accounted for in Budget Code A7316.405 (Contract Services), Youth Bureau
2021 Budget. Tlie CFDA# is 84.287.
Section 3. This ordinance sliall take effect upon its approval by the
Board of Estimate and Contract.
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Mayor
NOV2 3 202!
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH NEWFLEX
HOOPS INC. DBA NEWFLEX YOUTH PROGRAMS INC.
WHEREAS, by letter dated November 17, 2021, the Deputy Director of the
Youth Bureau has requested legislation authorizing the Mayor to enter into an
agreement with Newflex Hoops Inc. dba NewFlex Youth Programs Inc. in tlie
amount of $6,000.00 for the contract peiiod of November 1, 2021 to June 19, 2022;
and
WHEREAS, the aforesaid agreement is part of an award from New York
State Education Department accepted by the City through legislation dated June 28,
2017 in the amount of $1,120,000.00 for the period of July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2022
to administer tlie 21S' Century Coini'nunity Learning Centers Program; and
WHEREAS, the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau will subcontract witli
Newflex Hoops IIIC. dba NewFlex Youth Programs Inc. to conduct worksliops
during prograrni'ning at Benjamin Tumer M.S., Columbus E.S. and Holmes School.
There will be a total of 20 participants/sessions per school and one (l) hour sessions
per site; NOW, THEREFORE,
The City of Mount Vex-non, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain
and enact:
Section 1. The Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement
with Newflex Hoops Inc. dba NewFlex Youth Programs Inc. in the amount of
$6,000.00 for the contract period of November 1, 2021 to June 19, 2022.
Section 2. The aforesaid funds in an amount not to exceed $6,000.00 are
to be accounted for in Budget Code A7316.405 (Contract Services), Youth Bureau
2021 Budget. The CFDA# is 84.287.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the
Board of Estimate and Contract.
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NOV2 3 2021
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXTEND AN AGREEMENT WITH JUST INSPIRE.
WHEREAS, by letter dated November 16, 2021, the Deputy Director of the
Youth Bureau has requested legislation authorizing the Mayor to extend an
agreement with JUST INSPIRE in tlie amount of $10,000.00 for the Mount Vernon
Youth Bureau's Mount Vernon S.T.R.O.N.G. Program to deliver 34, one (1) hour
classes to participants for the contract period of November 1, 2021 to March 30,
2020; and
WHEREAS, tlie aforesaid agreement is part of an award from New York
State Education Depaitment accepted by the City through legislation dated June 28,
2017 in tlie amount of $1,120,000.00 for the period of July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2022
to administer the 21s' Century Comi'nunity Learning Centers Program; and
WHEREAS, the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau will subcontract with JUST
INSPIRE to offer 60 Mount Vernon S.T.R.O.N.G. participants from Columbus and
Holmes Elementary Schools programming that is designed to teach children fitness
through martial aits instruction witli a pliilosophy and exercises to improve mental
focus and physical agility; NOW, THEREFORE,
The City of Mount Vemon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain
and enact:
Section 1. The Mayor is liereby autliorized to extend an agreement with
JUST INSPIRE in the amount of $10,000.00 for the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau's
Mount Vernon S.T.R.O.N.G. Program to deliver 34, one (1) hour classes to
paiticipants for tlie contract period of November 1, 2021 to March 30, 2020.
Section 2. The aforesaid funds in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00
are to be accounted for in Revenue Code A4820 (State Funding) to provide for an
'appropriation in Budget Code A7316.405 (Contract Expenses), Youth Bureau 2021
Budget. The CFDA# is 84.287.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the
Board of Estimate and Contract.
Councilperson
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NOV2 3 2021 AN ORDINANCE A'[JTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN INTER-MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT
WITH THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY YOUTH BUREAU.
WHEREAS, by letter dated October 5, 2021, the Executive Director of the Youth
Bureau has requested legislation autlioiizing tlie Mayor to enter into an Inter-municipal
agreement with tlie Westchester County Youth Bureau in the amount of $20,576.00. These
funds will support tlie implementation of a positive youth development program that will be
offered through tl'ie Mount Vernon Youth Bureau for tlie contract period January 1, 2021 to
December 30, 2021 ; NOW, THEREFORE,
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and
enact:
Section 1. The Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into an hiter-municipal
agreement with the Westchester County Youth Bureau in the amount of $20,576.00. These
funds will support the implementation of a positive youth development program that will be
offered through the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau for the contract period January 1, 2021 to
December 30, 2021.
Section 2. The aforesaid funds are to be accounted for in Revenue Code
A4790.6 to provide for an appropriation in Budget Codes A6295.101 (Salaries and Figes)
and A7338.458 (Miscellaneous Expenses). There is no matching obligation for this grant.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of
Estimate and Contract.
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NOV 2 3 2021
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORTZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH MOTOROLA
SOLUTIONS.
WHEREAS, by letter dated November 10, 2021, the Commissioner of the
Department of Public Safety lias requested legislation authoi-izing the Mayor to enter into a
lease agreement witli Motorola Solutions (radio communications systems) for a term of
eiglity-four (84) months in tlie ainount of $2,616,541.38 cornmencing October 15, 2021 to
October 15, 2028; and
WHEREAS, Motorola Solutions, via its service provider, Electronic Service
Solutions of Elmsford, NY (known as ESS), installed the radio communications system in
2020 and maintains tlie service contract for said radio coinrnunication equipment; and
WHEREAS, the aforesaid lease agreement will be placed into the 2022, 2023, 2024,
2025, 2026, 2027 and 2028 Depaitment of Public Safety budgets as follows:
PaymentStructure/Amortization Schedule
Payi'iient Payment Due Lease Payment
Interest Pmcipal Balance
Number Date Ainoyuit
1 10/15/2021 250,000.00 o 250,000.00 2,045,000.00
2 10,115/2022 338,077.34 77,505.50 260,571 .84 1,784,428.16
3 101 15/2023 338,077.34 67,629.83 270,447.51 1,513,980.65
4 10/15/2024 338,077.34 51379.87 280,697.47 1,233,283.18
5 10/15/2025 338,077.34 46,741 .43 291,335.91 941 ,947.27
6 10/15/2026 33!3,077.34 35,699.80 302,377.54 639,569.73
7 101 15/2027 338,077.34 24,239.69 313,837.65 325,732.08
8 10/15/'2028 338,077.34 12,345.26 325,732.08 o
-.irand Totals $ 2,616,541.38 321,5 41.38 2,295,000.00
WHEREAS, the lease payments can be made on or before October 15"' of each of
the previously referenced years, in satisfaction of the lase agreement; NOW, THEREFORE,
Tlie City of Mount Vetnon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. The Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into a lease agreement with
Motorola Solutions (radio communications systems) for a term of eighty-four (84) months in
the amount of $2,616,541.38 corninencing October 15, 2021 to October 15, 2028.
Section 2. Tlie aforesaid funds in the amount of $+338,077.34 (per year) for
years 2022 througli 2028 are to be accounted for in Budget Code A3120.203 (Equipment),
Department of Public Safety.
Section 3. Tliis ordinance sliall take effect upon its approval by the Board of
Estimate and Contract.
PROVED AS N CE
Assistant Corporation Pres'ident
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City Cler
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APPROVED
Dept.
Mayor
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NOV2 3 202!
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH TVU NETWORKS.
}-jELD
WHEREAS, by letter dated November 16, 2021, tlie Director of tlie Office of
Emergency Management llaS requested legiSlatiOll autllOliZing the Major tO enter intO
an agreen'ient witli TVU Networks to prircliase a poitable emergency communications
system for a I-year teri'n in tlie amoruit of $16,896.95 commencing December 1, 2021
to November 30, 2022; and
WHEREAS, tlie aforesaid agreement will provide a poital platfori'n wliicli
allows for members in tlie field to liave an efficient and effective way of sending audio
and video feed back to City Hall, Police Headqriaiters, Fire Stations or anywliere a
feed is needed. Tliis platfori'n also allows for live streaming wliicli can be sent to the
City's website or social media; NOW, THEREFORE,
Tlie City of Morint Ven'ion, in City Council convened, does liereby ordain and
enact:
Section 1. Tlie Mayor is liereby autl'ioiized to enter into an agreement
witli TVU Networks to prircliase a poitable emergency communications system for a
1-year terin in tlie amormt of $16,896.95 commencing December 1, 2021 to
November 30, 2022,
Section 2. Tlie aforesaid funds in the amount of $16,896.95 are to be
accoruited for in Budget Code A9900.101 (Ameiican Rescue Program Act), Office of
Emergency Managen'ient.
Section 3. Tliis ordinance sliall take effect ripon its approval by the Board
of Estimate and Contract.
Councilperson
THIS ORDINANCE
ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL
',
President
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED
Date
APPROVED
Dept. By
Mayor
NOV2 3 2U21
{5 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH VEOCI.
HETI,D
WHEREAS, by letter dated November 16, 2021, tlie Director of tlie Office of
Emergency Management lias reqriested legislation aritliorizing tlie Mayor to enter into
an agreement witli VEOCI to prircliase an Incident Command System Software
platfox-xn for a 3-year teiam in tlie amount of $48,755.00 commencing December 1,
2021 to November 30, 2024; and
WHEREAS, tlie aforesaid agreement is an Incident Command System
Software that is rised tlirorigl'iorit tlie cormtiy to l'ielp establisli more effective
documentation and accoruitability for emergency management agencies; NOW,
THEREFORE,
Tlie City of Moruit Veriion, in City Council convened, does liereby ordain and
enact:
Section 1. Tl'ie Mayor is l'iereby aritliorized to enter into an agreement
witli VEOCI to prircliase an Incident Command System Software platfonn for a 3-
year tenn in tlie amoru'it of $48,755.00 commencing December 1, 2021 to November
30, 2024.
Section 2. Tlie aforesaid funds in tlie amorint of $48,755.00 are to be
accounted for in Budget Code A9900.101 (Amei-ican Rescue Program Act), Office of
Emergency Management.
Section 3. Tliis ordinance sliall take effect ripon its approval by tlie Board
of Estimate and Contract.
Councilperson
ROVED AS TO THIS ORDINANCE
ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL
/ Assistant Corporati Cou el President
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED
Date
APPROVED
Dept. By
Mayor
NOt/2 3 202!
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH HYPER-REACH.
WHEREAS, by letter dated Novei'iiber 16, 2021, tlie Director of tlie Office of
Emergency Management lias reqriested legislation arithoiizing tlie Mayor to enter into
an agreement witli Hyper-Reacli to establisli a Citywide Mass Notification and
Integrated Public Aleit & Waiiiing System (IPAWS) for a 5-year plan in tlie amorint
of $70,750.00 commencing December 1, 2021 to November 30, 2026; and
WHEREAS, tlie aforesaid agreei'iiei'it will provide interiial notifications for an
unlimited munber of grorips witliin tlie City and n'iake for a more effective means of
documenting commtinications during an emergency response; NOW, THEREFORE,
Tl'ie City of Moruit Veriion, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and
enact:
Section 1. Tlie Mayor is liereby autliorized to enter into an agreement
witli Hyper-Reacli to establisli a Citywide Mass Notification and Integrated Public
Aleit & Wariiing System (IPAWS) for a 5-year plan in tlie amount of $70,750.00
commencing December 1, 2021 to November 30, 2026.
Section 2. Tlie aforesaid funds are to be accormted for in Budget Code
A9900.101 (American Rescue Program Act), Office of Emergency Management.
Section 3. Tliis ordinance sliall take effect upon its approval by the Board
of Estimate and Contract.
Councilperson
THIS ORDINANCE
ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL
President
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED
Date
APPROVED
Dept. By
Nlayor
NOV2 3 XU21
AAt ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH MUNICIP AL
EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE PURCHASE OF
TWO (2) AMERICAN RESCUE SETS (EMERGENCY
RESCUE EQUIPMENT "J AWS OF LIFE").
WHEREAS, by letter dated November 16, 2021, the Coinrnissioner of the
Fire Department has requested legislation authorizing the Mayor to enter into an
agreement witl'i Municipal Emergency Services a company identified by Sourcewell
State Contractors No. 040220 (NY State Contract) for the purchase of two (2)
Arnerican Rescue Sets (Emergency Rescue Equipment "Jaws of Life") at the cost
of $110,569.55; and
WHEREAS, the aforesaid equipment will be placed on Rescue 1 Apparatus
and the Aerial Fire Truck for rescue operations and extrications; NOW,
THEREFORE,
The City of Mount Vernon in City Council convened, does hereby ordain
aiid enact:
Section 1. The Mayor is hereby authoiized to enter into an agreement
with Municipal Emergency Services a company identified by Sourcewell State
Contractors No. 040220 (NY State Contract) for the purchase of two (2) American
Rescue Sets (Emergency Rescue Equipment "Jaws of Life") at tlie cost of
$110,569.55.
Section 2. The aforesaid funds in the amount of $110,569.55 are to be
accounted for in Budget Code A9900.101 (Ai'nerican Rescue Program Act), Fire
Department.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the
Board of Estimate and Contract.
Councilperson
Assistant Corporait6n Cg6nsel Preside-nt
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Citnlerr
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APPROVED
Dept.
Mayor
)T
NOV i 0 2021
1 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER
OF P'JNDS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE.
'HELD,
WHEREAS, by letter dated October 21, 2021, the Comptroller has requested
NOV 2 3 2D21 permission
totransfer
$60,000.00
withinsaiddeparlment;
NOW, THEREFORE,
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain
and enact:
Section 1. The Comptroller is liereby authorized and directed to transfer
the sum of $60,000.00 within the Department of Finance 2021 Budget as follows:
AMOUNT FROM TO
$40,000.00 Budget Code A1315.101 Budget Code A1315.500
(Salaries-18' Deputy (Tyler Licensing Fee)
Comptroller)
$20,000.00 Budget Code A1315.101 Budget Code A13 )5.503
(Salaries-IS' Deputy (Kronos Licensing Fee)
Comptroller)
Section 2. This ordinance sliall take effect upon its approval by the
Board of Estimate and Contract.
Councilperson
APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS ORDINANCE
ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL
President
/Assistant
Corporation
Counsel
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPPOVED
APPROVED
Dept. Bl
Mayor
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